A Welcome Letter for Parents of First Year Students Dear Families, On behalf of the University Health Center, welcome to Bulldawg Nation! As the campus medical and wellness home for students at the University of Georgia, we endorse behaviors that support whole person health and wellness.
Mumps is an illness caused by the mumps virus. It spreads through saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose, or throat. An infected person can spread the virus by: Coughing, sneezing, or talking Sharing items such as cups or eating utensils with others Touching objects or surfaces with unwashed hands that are then touched by…
Let’s be real: One of the best things about travelling is trying all the food! But there are certain safety measures you should keep in mind when ordering and eating abroad. The following list of foods and drinks to eat and to avoid is provided by the CDC, and more information can be found here:…
Sexual Assault Resources at UGA: Confidential vs. Non-Confidential No one should ever have to experience sexual assault, but it does happen. And it can be incredibly difficult to deal with your everyday life and the trauma afterwards. It can also be difficult to navigate the different resources that are available on campus at the University of…
It’s no secret that mental wellness is a hot topic on campus – and we hope it continues to be! The more you know about maintaining your mental well-being and looking out for that of others, the better. Here are a few common myths around mental wellness and the facts that debunk them.
Something is happening at UGA… What: A near total eclipse (99.07%) of the sun When: August 21, 2017, beginning around 1pm and ending around 4pm
So you’ve made it to UGA…Congratulations! We’re excited to welcome you to the Bulldog family and want to make sure that you have a smooth transition (and that you’re able to register for classes on time!). Here are just a few things to keep in mind…
Dear Families, On behalf of the University Health Center, welcome to the Bulldawg Nation! As the campus medical home for the University of Georgia students, we endorse behaviors that support total health: the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, and environmental aspects of health.
SHAC: a four letter acronym that represents health advocacy for all students at the University of Georgia. The UGA University Health Center is a student-centered facility that offers exceptional health care services to the students and faculty at UGA. It is incredibly comforting for UGA students to know that there is a health care facility…
Whether you are sexually active right now or not, the University Health Center spends a lot of time meeting with students to answer their questions about sexual health. A good rule of thumb is to come in annually for an exam or physical and be open and honest with your provider about your sexual behaviors….
The UHC will be closed Friday, Aug 4th for Staff Training.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.